IU to close School of Continuing Studies due to budget cuts

President Michael McRobbie announced Wednesday that due to mounting budgetary restrictions, IU will close its School of Continuing Studies.

McRobbie said that pressure to limit tuition increases also factored into the decision, which is expected to save the University as much as $4 million, according to an IU press release.

The school, which was founded in 1975, currently serves about 4,000 undergraduate students at all IU campuses. It provides students opportunities for their degree completion through evening and online courses and also offers non-degree and continuing education programs for adults.

McRobbie appointed a committee led by Executive Vice President and Provost Karen Hanson to develop a plan for the school closure by June 30, 2012.

Degrees and diplomas such as the bachelor of general studies will be transitioned to other schools, as will faculty and school activities. The committee’s plan will identify and manage these transitions.

-John Seasly